page_title: Richard Miles McCool
hierarchical_section_title: Richard Miles McCool
caption_attribution_description: English: Silverdale, Wash. (Dec. 6, 2006) - Rear Adm. William French, commander of Navy Region Northwest, presents an autographed photograph to Medal of Honor recipient, retired Capt. Richard McCool, during a "Medal of Honor Flag" presentation ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap. McCool received his Medal of Honor in 1945 and was presented the flag that symbolizes the award for his heroic efforts in World War II. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hodges Pone III (RELEASED)
context_page_description: Richard Miles McCool Jr. was a retired United States Navy officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
context_section_description: Richard Miles McCool Jr. (January 4, 1922 – March 5, 2008) was a retired United States Navy officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
caption: Captain McCool receives photograph from RADM French in 2006 at ceremony presenting McCool the Medal of Honor Flag
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